Ryan Smyth, CatholicU '25, is a Finance and Markets & Political Economy student from West Chester, Pennsylvania. He accepted a job as a Client Financial Services Associate at Bloomberg, LP.

Briefly describe your new job opportunity.

"As a Client Financial Services Associate, I will manage a large collections portfolio to ensure the timely application of payments and resolution of aged receivables for Bloomberg products and services. I will analyze invoices and financial statements to provide detailed information regarding Bloomberg subscriptions, payment plans, and product usage to Fortune 500 companies and financial institutions."

How did your Busch School and Catholic University education help you find this career path?

"The professors at the Busch School of Business, especially those in my Finance and Accounting courses, played a key role in opening my eyes to a career in financial services and sparking a real interest in the industry. Their knowledge and guidance, combined with the strong business foundation I developed throughout these past four years, helped prepare me for this role."

What activities were you involved in during undergrad?

"During my four years at Catholic, I was a member of the Catholic University Football Team, The Cardinal Fund, a Teaching Assistant for Finance courses, an Intern for the Office of Student Financial Assistance, a Busch School of Business mentor, and a volunteer for the Habitat for Humanity club."

What were some highlights of your time at Catholic University?

"Some of my highlights include my experience as a student-athlete on the football team, the CUA on Wall Street trips, working as an analyst for the Cardinal Fund, and volunteering for a Habitat for Humanity trip to Savannah, Georgia."

What advice do you have for students during their job search? 

"Be as persistent and proactive as possible in your job or internship search, have a positive attitude and don’t be afraid to fail, and start gaining valuable experience for your resume as early as possible."